Mighty waters rush
makes one want to hush
at the majesty, the greatness, the unbelievable
How such a peaceful-looking river
suddenly drops
immensely, down, down, seemingly forever
into the turbulent pit!
Such quantities of water,
appear to be eternal
but in just a few months they will be gone
leaving only bare rock behind
…and a trail of where water used to flow.
So it is with life, often seemingly peaceful
then suddenly an unexpected drop,
which feels endless
…into the unknown.
Yet further downstream
the normal flow resumes again
the majestic cliffs on either side
Standing there, completely drenched,
soaked to the bone by upwards traveling “rain”
awed at the force, the power, the strength of rushing waters
…waters that kill, if you fall in
…waters that give electricity
and refreshment,
and life-giving crops.
Beautiful rainbow,
reminding of God’s faithfulness
Treacherous footbridge,
reminding of His protection
—and the narrow path to life.
Deep gully,
reminding of the depravity of man,
and the devil’s ultimate destination.
Arching vehicle bridge,
remind of Christ’s sacrifice
…connecting us to God.
Amazing Creator,
imaginative Maker,
I thank you
…for the glorious glimpse of your unfathomable greatness!
© 2017 Lukas Westevy
after visiting Victoria Falls, Zambia